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Gilardino banned for two Champions League games

Fiorentina striker Alberto Gilardino has been banned by UEFA for two Champions League matches for his sending-off against Olympique Lyon, his club said in a statement on Wednesday.

London: Fiorentina striker Alberto Gilardino has been banned by UEFA for two Champions League matches for his sending-off against Olympique Lyon, his club said in a statement on Wednesday.
The Italy international, who had hoped for a one-game ban, was dismissed for going into a challenge with Jeremy Toulalan with his elbows raised during last week`s 1-0 defeat in France. Gilardino will now miss the trip to Hungary`s Debrecen on Oct. 20 and Tuesday`s home game with Liverpool in Group E.Bureau Report